President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to create a Green Digital City in Ghana as part of his government’s long-term strategy to support digital innovation and sustainable urban development.
Speaking at a Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, October 14, President Mahama stated that an inter-ministerial committee would soon be inaugurated to oversee to feasibility studies and supervise the project’s design.
He disclosed that a transaction advisor would also be appointed to lead the implementation process of the “all-important project.”
The President noted that the project would be executed in four phases over 20 years, with the first phase expected to commence before he exits office.
He further extended an invitation to Chinese investors to participate in the project, emphasising its significance to Ghana’s long-term infrastructure and digital transformation agenda.
“As part of Ghana’s transformation, we plan to establish a new green city that will straddle the three regions of Greater Accra, Volta and Eastern regions.
